Softball Recap: Northwestern wins going away against Springfield

By Team Reports Apr 24, 2024, 3:55pm

Softball Recap: Northwestern Warriors vs. Springfield Wildcats

Northwestern came into Tuesday's match having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 17-2 margin over the Springfield Wildcats on Tuesday. Northwestern's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

For Springfield's part, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kassidy Fannon, who went 1-for-1 with an RBI.

Northwestern's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9. As for Springfield, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-11.

Northwestern will head out on the road to take on North Union at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. North Union's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Northwestern's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Springfield, they will be playing at home against Wayne at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Springfield is facing Wayne at the right time seeing as Wayne is stuck on a three-game losing streak.

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